MCEC Podcast
Latest Episodes
Purple Star Schools: The Gold Standard
The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school. Listen as Pete LuPiba, Founder of Purple Star Schools, discu
The Well-Being of Military Families: Examining the Research
Listen as Dr. Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth discusses the importance of conducting research of military and veteran families to improve their overall well-being. She discusses the Military Family Research Institutes Operation Military Experience, a nation
Special Education Advocacy for Military Families
Partners in PROMISE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the rights of military children in special education and disability communities to ensure they receive equal access to education. Listen as Dr. Jenna Kremkow and Carla Wyrsch dis
High Quality Connections
Dr. Kimberly Dickman discusses an epidemic of loneliness across the United States and the impact that it's having on mental health. She also shares the importance of developing meaningful connections, and how those connections influence our overall well-
Culture, Community, and Connection
September 15th through October 15th is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation. Listen as Dr. Jessica Melndez-Carrillo, a lifelong educator, di
The Effects of Digital Media Use
Technology has had an incredible impact on how we live and work in the world today. Our access to videos, websites, and social media platforms are just at our fingertips. But does digital media usage affect our mental health? Listen as Dr. Justin Rowbe
Mental Health Care and Military Families
The topic of mental health continues to be a priority in our world today. Listen as Ashley Jensen discusses why our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are so important. She also shares how the Cohen Veterans Network is helping support our m
Caring for Our Educators
Dr. Patricia Jennings discusses the importance of supporting our educators mental health and well-being, especially those that work with our military-connected students. She introduces us to CARE for Teachers (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Edu
#LifeofaMilitaryKid – One Year Later
We were delighted to be able to sit down with Lucy a year after our first conversation. Listen as she discusses her recent PCS, how it feels to start all over again as the new kid, and how her love of music helps during those challenging times.This po
S2S: Helping Students Succeed
Student 2 Student is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through service, and ease tran